Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ashley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashley Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ashley, MI, encompassing approximately 60.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ashley Elementary School's student population of 60 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Ashley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashley Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1417 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Elementary School's ranking?
Ashley Elementary School is ranked #1417 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ashley Elementary School often compared to?
Ashley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breckenridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?
60 students attend Ashley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ashley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ashley Elementary School offer ?
Ashley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Ashley Elementary School part of?
Ashley Elementary School is part of Ashley Community Schools.
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